単純
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 単純
1
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
Examples
彼の話は単純そのものだった。
His story was simplicity itself.
Kanji in this Word
単
9 strokes
Frequency: 586
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
simple
one
single
merely
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひとえ
純
10 strokes
Frequency: 1044
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
genuine
purity
innocence
net (profit)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あつ
すみ
み
やすし
よし
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